DFT Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapurna Labs Ltd. is seeking a DFT Engineer to design and implement DFT architectures for complex semiconductor platforms in a fast-paced AWS environment.

You will develop test patterns, perform timing analyses, and verify DFT components using UVM, FPGA, and emulators, while contributing to silicon bring-up and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in a semiconductor company as a DFT engineer.
• Experience with chip design, Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Experience with scan insertion tools, ATPG, gate-level simulations.
• Advanced knowledge of verification platforms including UVM test bench, FPGA, and emulator environments.
• Advanced scripting skills in Perl/Tcl.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced Design-for-Test (DFT) architectures for complex semiconductor platforms.
• Develop high-quality test and debug patterns ensuring robust performance.
• Conduct comprehensive static timing analysis across multiple DFT modes.
• Verify intricate DFT logic and components with precision and creativity.
• Support silicon bring-up and device diagnostic processes.

Skills

DFT workflow

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM test bench

Perl/Tcl scripting

FPGA

emulator environments

gate-level simulations

ATPG

Chip Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

ATPG

UVM

FPGA

emulators

Perl/Tcl

Job description

Description

Annapurna Labs, an Amazon team, designs and delivers high‑end, custom silicon at the heart of AWS. Our chips don't just support the cloud — they define it. From Trainium, the purpose‑built ML accelerator driving the next wave of AI innovation, to Graviton, the Arm‑based server processor redefining price‑performance for compute workloads, to Nitro, the advanced network and cloud management controller that underpins every AWS instance — Annapurna's products set the standard for the industry.

Description

Annapurna Labs, an Amazon team, designs and delivers high‑end, custom silicon at the heart of AWS. Our chips don't just support the cloud — they define it. From Trainium, the purpose‑built ML accelerator driving the next wave of AI innovation, to Graviton, the Arm‑based server processor redefining price‑performance for compute workloads, to Nitro, the advanced network and cloud management controller that underpins every AWS instance — Annapurna's products set the standard for the industry. Founded by industry veterans and operating as a fabless semiconductor company within AWS, Annapurna Labs combines the agility of a startup with the scale of the world's largest cloud provider. Our engineers work with cutting‑edge technologies to innovate and shape the future of cloud computing- designing the leading‑edge semiconductor products that power Amazon's infrastructure. Here, you'll experience a fast‑paced environment with continuous learning opportunities and the chance to develop next‑generation platforms.

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Key job responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced Design-for-Test (DFT) architectures for complex semiconductor platforms


• Develop high‑quality test and debug patterns ensuring robust performance


• Conduct comprehensive static timing analysis across multiple DFT modes


• Verify intricate DFT logic and components with precision and creativity


• Support silicon bring‑up and device diagnostic processes

A day in the life

Your day will be filled with complex problem‑solving and collaborative innovation. You'll work alongside world‑class DFT engineers in a dynamic environment, developing semiconductor technologies that support global cloud infrastructure. Our team thrives on creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

About The Team

We are a passionate group of engineers committed to pushing technological boundaries. Our team values diverse perspectives, collaborative problem‑solving, and transformative innovation. We believe that breakthrough technologies emerge when talented individuals from varied backgrounds come together with a shared vision.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent


• 4+ years of experience in a semiconductor company as a DFT engineer

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with chip design, Verilog and System Verilog


• Experience with scan insertion tools, ATPG, gate‑level simulations


• Advanced knowledge of verification platforms including UVM test bench, FPGA, and emulator environments


• Advanced scripting skills in Perl/Tcl

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Company

Annapurna Labs Ltd.

Job ID: A10496508